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The Chilliwack Golf Club was recently named the PGA of BC's 2013 Facility of the Year. Led by general manager Bryan Ewart, golf operations manager Jared Rempel and LPGA Teaching Professional Jennifer Greggain, the facility is also home to 2012 PGA of BC Player of the Year Brad Clapp. The facility is notable not only for its impeccable course conditions, but for hosting a variety of major local tournaments and the recent opening of their new Teaching Academy facility, called The Garage.
Rob Houlding is one of the best golf teachers in the province and he was rewarded for all his hard work with the 2013 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year Award. Houlding, whose students include Nick Taylor, Adam Svensson, Taylor Kim and Jisoo Keel, is very highly regarded by his peers in the golf industry, especially if you judge him by these comments.
Copper Point Golf Club Executive Professional Brian Schaal was a big winner at the recent PGA of BC Awards Receptions. Not only did Schaal walk away with an NGCOA Award, he was named the 2013 PGA of BC Professional Development winner. Schaal gives back to the sport in many ways, not the least of which is paying for all his professionals' entry fees to play in the local Kootenay Pro Tour Series. "I believe if we are trying to grow the game, we need to play the game even more today," said Schaal. "It is a minimal cost that produces maximum results."
Hearty congratulations go out to Victoria Golf Club Executive Professional Scott Kolb and Head Professional Mike Parker for their club's pro shop being named the 2013 PGA of BC Retailer of the Year.
The fight for the 2013 PGA of BC PDP title has tightened up considerably, as only three points separate the top three point-getters. Matt Palsenbarg of Northview Golf & Country Club was the leader when the PDP points race was last updated, but his lead has narrowed significantly, with Gleneagles Golf Course's James Presnail only one point behind.
Summerland Golf & Country Club assistant professional Greg Machtaler was the runaway winner for the 2013 PGA of BC Player of the Year title. Machtaler won three PGA of BC tournaments in 2013, including the PGA of BC Championship at Salmon Arm in a playoff over Seymour Creek's Bryn Parry. Machtaler started his year off with a win at the Assistants' Championship in Chilliwack, narrowly beating Olympic View's Gordy Scutt. Machtaler dedicated that victory toa friend of his who had recently passed away.
Olympic View Golf Club Apprentice Gordy Scutt beat a star-studded group of regional recipients to become the 2013 PGA of BC Apprentice of the Year. Scutt balances a successful playing career with his work with the Olympic View team. Scutt believes in a philosophy that great leaders inspire others to become leaders, not followers.
Christina Lake Golf Club head professional Kevin Maffioli was named on Oct. 16 as the PGA of BC Golf Professional of the Year. Maffioli, who oversees all operations at the club, helps organize the largest Men's Open Tournament in the province, with 240 players, and during the peak season, gives excellent directive to his staff of 45. Maffioli also takes pride in mentoriing top quality junior golfers, including three juniors who are now playing college golf.
It was a huge success at the Richmond Oval on Oct. 16 and 17 as more than 600 people attended during 20 hours of the PGA of BC 2013 Trade Show. PGA of BC members had the opportunity to win more than $15,000 worth of door prizes just by attending and filling out their blue member ballots and some of the big prizes and winners included:
Richmond, B.C. (October 17, 2013) - The Professional Golfers' Association of British Columbia is proud to unveil the recipients of the 2013 PGA of BC Golf Awards. Congratulations to the following recipients: Teacher of the Year presented by Maui Jim: Rob Houlding - Rob Houlding Golf Academy

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